Tag Archives: Fair Labor Standards Act

All employers should be aware of the 2016 Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule changes. Updates to overtime pay was a major change this year. The change to the required minimum salary for employees exempt under the administrative, executive, or professional exemption became effective Dec. 1, 2016. Heading in to 2017, employers should also make sure they are aware of U.S. Department of Labor updates and continue to keep the lines of communication open with employees regarding overtime pay, salary changes, and differences between exempt and non-exempt employment status.

Retaliation continues to be the most common charge filed against employers. Guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for processing, investigating and proving retaliation also comes with a focus on preventing future retaliation and improving employer-employee relationships.

The issue of pay equity continues to be a major concern, which gained attention earlier this year when players on the U.S. Women’s Soccer team filed a discrimination claim. If employees are allowed to discuss pay, it could open the door to revealing and correcting discriminatory disparities in pay. One of the priorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is to ensure equal pay protections for all workers. While this year’s discrimination focus has often been concentrated on protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, it is always important to remember that workers continue to face discrimination based on race, age, disability, religion and other protected classes. While the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is federal law, employment protections can vary by state. If you are experiencing discrimination and/or harassment in the workplace, contact an attorney or law firm near you to better understand your rights. A labor lawyer may be able to help.

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